Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-09
NO HOPE.
Henry Ward Beecher supposed to be by
Now "a Dead Man.

Henry Ward Beecher supposed To be by
Now Dead Man.
A few people in Miles City who de-
light 10 do honor to the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher, and who are proud of
the fact of having been personally
acquainted with him, were most
anNiously discussing the probable
chance of his recovery and regretfully
expressed their fears that his death
was almost certain. From dispatch
OF the jth ir Is learned that the great
clergyman was stricken down with
appopleXy and remained unconscious
u to latest advices. While hoping
thai the attack may not prove fatal,
grave fears are entertained by his fam-
ily aud familiar friends that his lahors
as pastor in this world have ended.
Mr.. Beecher resides with his sou, Col.
Henry Beecher, at the corner of Hicks
aud Clark streets in Brooklyn. A
sou-in. law, who j. in the west, anoth,r
in San Francisco, and his daughter
have been telegraphed for. Colonel
Beecher has also telegraphed for his
son, who is in ale college, Colonel
Beecher aud his brother, ex-Assistant
District Attorney William c. Beecher,
with his wife and Mrs. Beecher, were
at the bedside OF the great clergyman
all day. They were completely over
come with grief at his condition. He
has always been In such good health
and was apparently so hale for his age
that they could hardly believe that he
was lying there in such helpless con-
dition. His attack came on so gradu-
ally that his wife and sou were unable
Ia realize the full extent of his illness
Between and 3 o'clock yesterday
morning Mr.. Beecher awoke and
complained Of being sick. His wife
arose 10 get something for him to
drink. He began TO vomlt freely, and
then lay back upon his pillow. appar.
emily exhausted. In a short time he
fell asleep, Mrs. Beecher concluded d
that he would be better in few hours.
The first breakfast bell rang but did
not awaken him, and the second bell
also passed unheeded. Mrs. Beecher
had been up for some time aud did
not wish TO disturb him. Being
alarmed, she tried to arouse him but
could not do so. She called her son
and daughter-in-law. They tried TO
rouse him. He tried to speak, but
his voice was thick and articulation
indistinct. DIR. w. S. Searls, the fam
lily physician, was called. He pro-
nounced Mr.. Beecher quite i'll, still
did not apprehend any immediate
danger. During the day Mr.. Beecher
seemed TO improve and hopes were
entertained that be would rally. Med
icine was given him at every change
when noted. This morning be APP
pesred 10 be worse. and il was decided
10 call DIR. w. A. Hammond,
OF New York, in consultation with DR..
Sesrle. Before noon Beecber lapsed
into unconsciousuess and WAS so
when DIR. Hammond reached the
house. DR.. Hammond pronounced
him IN critical condition. He
thought that as the patient was natur.
all strong man he might rally. He
assured the family that there was
some hope. He left shortly after 2
o'clock. Col. Beecher said tonight
that his father did not seem TO suffer
any pain, and when aroused seemed to
recognize him and Mrs. Beecher.
His articulation was too weak TO be
understood. DIR. Hammond WIS call
ed 10 as an expert on brain trouble
The family and Col. Beecher said,
they at first thought the attack was
bill'ou-nes-, and IL was decided to is
sue hourly bulletins to inform anxious
friends OF his CONDITION.